² “Indeed, I know that this is true.
    But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God?^(A)

¹⁵ Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;^(A)
    I could only plead^(B) with my Judge^(C) for mercy.^(D)

³ If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,
    Lord, who could stand?^(A)